Brian Hardman Email & Phone Number

I am an accomplished, forward-thinking Vice President of Sales with a 25+-year portfolio of success driving national B2B sales, account management, negotiations, and people leadership functions. Among my most notable qualifications, are my: - - Reputation for quickly building trust-based relationships by leveraging active listening skills and emotional intelligence. - Career history of promotion into progressively larger-scoped managerial roles based on outstanding leadership skills.- Big-picture strategist and creative problem-solver, with solid tactical execution, with team and project management skills.- Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal & external stakeholders.- Instrumental in generating revenue with financial literacy and driving significant business growth.- Equal ability to perform autonomously, and as a team leader who collaborates effectively with colleagues.- Polished presenter, negotiator, and product demonstrator. - Technical proficiencies: Computer Skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Operating Systems, ACT for Sales, CRM software.

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  Vp, Car Wash And Industrial Equipment/ Sales Account Manager/ Service Manager/ Parts Manager

  Royce Industries L.C.

  1999 - Present

  Advanced up through a series of sales roles with this recognized leader in industrial cleaning equipment, and car wash equipment across the Intermountain US area, culminating in Vice President of Sales. Charged with supervising sales processes, sales management, training, mentoring, and leading sales teams. Manage branch operations across three locations. Consistent success in cultivating strong relationships with manufacturers and distributors. Drive sales of industrial equipment, car wash equipment, services, contracts, parts, and chemicals. - Ranked as a top-producing salesperson in car wash equipment sales for 10 years. - Maintained a consistent track record of exceeding all sales projections by 115% to 157% throughout tenure. - Played a pivotal leadership role in launching 5 new branches across 4 states: Utah, Nevada, Colorado, and Idaho.- Designed and facilitated sales training programs to educate team members, enhancing sales team skills, knowledge, and performance, thus empowering account managers to effectively partner with customers, close deals, and achieve their sales objectives.- Through collaborative team leadership roles encompassing tasks such as installation, project management, customer service, market analysis, and sales to ensure project execution.- Facilitated end-user certification classes for equipment safety training, increasing customer satisfaction by 100%.

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  Salt Lake Community College

  General Studies